The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has initiated a biosecurity response following confirmation of a single, unmated female Yellow Spotted Stink Bug. This is the first biosecurity response to be carried out under the Govenment Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response. Read more

Steve Rich is now on board as the Secretariat's new manager. Read more

Following the Biosecurity Forum, the Response Guide Joint Working Group met on 15 October to finalise the draft Guide and discuss its release. Read more

The Report on the GIA Biosecurity Forum 2014/II records key points of discussion at the September event and notes what actions are now required. Read more

The Transitional Deed Governance Group met on 3 September, prior to the GIA Biosecurity Forum. Discussion focused on finalising the Deed Governance Group (DGG) operating model and the terms of reference for the GIA Secretariat. Read more